Sales Enablement Manager, AMER

Sales Enablement Manager, AMER

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Thales is hiring a Sales Enablement Manager, AMER. You will be the main business partner to our Application and Data Security customer facing teams in AMER by providing adequate sales and product trainings that enable faster go to market and higher productivity. You'll drive and facilitate the overall learning journey for our sales teams and contribute to how we develop, deliver, and reinforce our content. You'll support new hires and new-to-role hires throughout their onboarding journey with Thales, and partner with the wider Global Sales Enablement (GSE) team to drive both regional and global enablement continuous education programs.

This will include optimizing new hire learning paths, architecting the ongoing enablement calendar, developing programs to drive better sales execution, facilitating training programs, assisting in product rollouts and much more.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Drive global and region-specific enablement initiatives.
• Own and nurture relationships with geographical leaders.
• Ensure alignment between global and regional efforts.
• Provide regular feedback to all GSE Teams to inform global strategies & programs.
• Lead and facilitate virtual product education and coaching, as well as systems & process training to our AMER sales audience.
• Identify and standardize common training content.
• Act as an ambassador for Thales sales methodology, driving awareness and consumption of training content with the sales leadership and sales teams.

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with leadership and key stakeholders across Product Marketing, Sales Ops, Partner Org, and others to execute and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Align stakeholders and collaborate with the broader Global Sales Enablement (GSE) team to execute strategies and manage cross-functional initiatives

Presentation / Facilitation Skills:

• Facilitate sales skills training, including negotiation, multi-threading, business planning, objection handling, and more
• Coach sales teams on sales skills, processes, and new rollouts, ensuring effective knowledge transfer

Project Management:

• Oversee multiple enablement projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals.
• Thrive in fast-paced, highly ambiguous environments and get projects to completion
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

Analytical Skills:

• Review and analyze data to inform enablement recommendations based on business gaps
• Develop key performance metrics that effectively measure the success of enablement programs
• Interpret key performance metrics to identify opportunities for impact and ensure rapid ramp-up and effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8 years experience in Sales Enablement or GTM Enablement
• Prior experience in a customer-facing role (AE/AM, CAM, CSM, SE, partner-facing role, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of GTM strategies within cybersecurity (products, buyers, sales motions, partner influence)
• Strategic mindset with an ability to navigate ambiguity
• An aptitude for problem-solving and working cross-functionally with others
• Knowledge of MEDDPICC, Command of Message sales methodologies, and best practices for facilitating engaging sessions and conducting reinforcement
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and pivoting quickly as priorities evolve
• Solid understanding of the partner ecosystem and how partners support pipeline, revenue, and customer outcomes
• Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 112,866.00 - 231,150.00 USD Annual.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program